Hemet's zoning code (Sec. 90-320) treats carports as accessory structures with a 20-foot maximum height. Like other accessory structures, a carport over 120 sq ft requires a building permit and must meet the setbacks of its zone. Structures within 5 feet of a side/rear line are limited to 8 feet tall.
Carports in Hemet's single-family residential zones are regulated as accessory structures under Chapter 90, Sec. 90-320. Garages, carports, and portable covers are assigned a maximum height of 20 feet, higher than the 15-foot limit for sheds and gazebos. A carport that exceeds 120 square feet requires a building permit, and any accessory structure located within five feet of a side or rear property line is limited to eight feet in height. The total area of all accessory structures, including carports, may not exceed 50 percent of the floor area of the principal dwelling.
Carports must also respect the setbacks for the zone in which the property is located. Hemet's broader site-development standards require lighting to be directed or shielded away from neighboring residential properties, which can apply to lighting attached to a carport. The city's code-compliance guidance further notes that a currently registered vehicle, trailer, or motorhome between 22 and 40 feet in length may be parked in a side or rear yard setback area only when screened by six-foot-high solid fencing, which affects where covered or open vehicle parking can be placed. These are city standards specific to Hemet rather than countywide Riverside County rules.
Building a carport over 120 sq ft without a permit, exceeding 20 feet in height, violating the 8-foot limit near property lines, or exceeding the 50% accessory-structure cap can lead to code enforcement and correction orders.
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